1 Amit Shah inaugurated the bio-CNG plant of Banas Dairy
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new bio-CNG and fertilizer plant built by Banas Dairy in Vav-Tharad district of Gujarat on December 6, 2025 , and laid the foundation stone for a 150-tonne capacity milk powder plant . This initiative marks a significant step towards making the dairy sector more sustainable, self-reliant, and profitable under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of White Revolution 2.0. The new bio-CNG and fertilizer plant is part of Banas Dairy’s circular economy model. It will transform cow dung and other organic waste into renewable biofuel and organic fertilizer, both for environmental protection and to increase farmers’ income. Along with laying the foundation stone for the milk powder plant, Mr. Shah also announced plans for a cheese plant, a protein unit, and several other facilities. Through these expansion projects, the aim is to make Gujarat a strong hub for India’s cooperative dairy movement. Today, Banas Dairy is Asia’s largest dairy cooperative, with an annual turnover of ₹24,000 crore.
2 Government issues LoI to University of New South Wales, Australia for setting up campus in India
The government has submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the University of New South Wales, Australia , to establish a campus in India . Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Australian Education Minister Jason Clare, presented the letter to the university during the third Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Pradhan noted that the University of New South Wales is ranked among the top 20 globally in the QS World University Rankings.
3 AI/ML will bring a big change in power distribution: Union Minister Manohar Lal
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) -based technologies will play a crucial role in building an intelligent, consumer-centric, and self-optimizing power distribution system in India. Addressing the first National Conference on the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technologies in the Power Distribution Sector in New Delhi , the conference aimed to discuss the use of AI/ML technologies in the power distribution sector. At the event, the Minister also launched the STELLAR system developed by the CEA, which will enable discoms to conduct studies and plan for long-term power supply capacity. The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) also presented a handbook on AI, ML, AR/VR, and robotics, detailing 174 use cases. The conference received 195 innovation entries, of which 51 were selected for detailed evaluation. Tamil Nadu TNPDCL, MP East, Tata Power, Aprav Energy, Pravah, and Flock Energy were selected as winners in various categories.
4 Government target: Oilseed production of 69.7 million tonnes by 2031, preparation for self-sufficiency in edible oils
The government on Monday announced its goal of increasing oilseed production in the country to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31 to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils. According to the NITI Aayog ‘s August 2024 report, India ranks first in the world in the production of several oilseed products, such as rice bran oil, castor oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, and niger oil. Despite this, India is able to meet only 44 percent of its domestic edible oil needs domestically, relying on imports for the remainder. Although import dependence has declined from 63.2 percent in 2015-16 to 56.25 percent in 2023-24, challenges remain as total consumption increases. To reduce this dependence and strengthen agricultural self-sufficiency, the government has launched the National Edible Oil Mission (NMEO) .
- NMEO-Oil Palm (2021) aims to increase oil palm cultivation and boost domestic crude palm oil production.
- The focus of NMEO-Oilseeds (2024) is to strengthen productivity, improved seed quality, processing and market linkages in traditional oilseed crops.
5 IMF recognizes India’s UPI as the world’s largest real-time payment system
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognised India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest real-time payment system based on transaction volume , the government said on Monday. Furthermore, according to ACI Worldwide’s ‘ Prime Time for Real-Time 2024 ‘ report, UPI tops the global list with 49% share of global real-time payment systems and 129.3 billion transactions . Brazil is at the second position with 14% market share and 37.4 billion transactions, while Thailand is at the third position with 8% share and 20.4 billion transactions. China is at the fourth position with 6% share and 17.2 billion transactions.
6 Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha
With the aim of protecting employees from digital burnout , NCP MP Supriya Sule introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on December 6, 2025. The bill gives employees the legal right to refuse to answer work-related calls, emails, and messages after office hours or on holidays—without facing any disciplinary action. The bill comes at a time when work-from-home and digital communication have blurred the boundaries between personal and professional life, leading to telepressure, stress, and sleep problems. The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, aims to give employees the legal right to disconnect from office digital conversations outside official working hours.
7 NMDC signs MoU with IIT Kanpur to strengthen cyber security
As part of its strategic initiative to modernize its operations and secure its digital infrastructure, NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation), India’s largest iron ore producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur . This partnership is a significant step towards strengthening cybersecurity and increasing the use of digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) across NMDC’s operations . Public sector undertakings like NMDC, with vast data networks, equipment, and logistics operations, have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and operational challenges. The partnership with IIT Kanpur, renowned for its advanced research, AI, and cyber technologies, will help NMDC become a secure, digitally enabled, and future-ready mining enterprise.
8 IIT Jammu to host the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2025 – Software Edition
The Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu will host the Grand Finale of the two-day Smart India Hackathon 2025 – Software Edition for the second time. It will bring together the country’s brightest young innovators to tackle real-world challenges with creativity, passion, and purpose. The Hackathon will be a hub of talent, technology, and bold ideas, with 20 finalist teams competing on four transformative problems. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address and interact with the Grand Finale participants. The Hackathon is the world’s largest open innovation platform, aimed at harnessing the creativity and problem-solving skills of students across the country.
9 IIT Kharagpur to host the Hardware Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur will host the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 (Hardware Edition) . The event, scheduled to take place between December 8th and 12th, will coincide with the institute’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Launched in 2017, Smart India Hackathon is the world’s largest open innovation platform, powered by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and AICTE. Under this initiative, students from across the country develop solutions to real-world challenges posed by various ministries, departments, and industries. The campaign continues to thrive under the patronage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
10 Germany beat hosts India 5-1 in the semi-finals of the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup to reach the final.
Germany defeated hosts India 5-1 in the semi-finals of the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup . The match was played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai . Lukas Kosel, Titus Wex, Jonas Gersam and Ben Haschbach scored for Germany. Anmol Ekka scored the only goal for India. India reached the semi-finals after defeating Belgium in a penalty shootout in the quarter-finals. India has won the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup title twice. Now India will play Argentina for the bronze medal on Wednesday while Germany will face Spain in the final. Spain had defeated Argentina 2-1 in the first semi-final.
11 India will host the Squash World Cup for the third consecutive time.
India will host the Squash World Cup for the third consecutive time , with the tournament taking place at the SDAT Stadium in Chennai from December 9th to 14th . Twelve countries will participate, including hosts India, defending champions Egypt, and 2023 runners-up Malaysia. Each team consists of two men and two women, and matches will follow the format adopted for the 2023 Games, with a score of 6-6 with a sudden-death tiebreak. India has announced its squad, combining experience and young talent. In the men’s category, No. 1 Abhay Singh will play alongside Velavan Senthilkumar. Former world No. 10 Joshna Chinappa returns, aiming to improve on India’s third-place finish in 2023. In the women’s category, No. 1 Anahat Singh will make her World Cup debut.
12 Rohit Sharma creates history, completes 20,000 runs in international cricket
Indian cricket team ‘s legendary batsman Rohit Sharma will reach another significant milestone in international cricket on December 6, 2025, completing 20,000 runs . Achieving this historic milestone in the third and decisive ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam , Rohit Sharma became the fourth Indian batsman to achieve this feat. Prior to Rohit, only three greats – Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid – had achieved this feat for India. Joining this exclusive club is another testament to the Hitman’s illustrious and long career. Rohit Sharma, who debuted for the Indian team in 2007, has reached this milestone in over 500 international matches. Top Indian players with 20,000+ runs :
- Sachin Tendulkar – 34,357 runs
- Virat Kohli – 27,910 runs
- Rahul Dravid – 24,064 runs
- Rohit Sharma – 20,048 runs (after 3rd ODI against South Africa)
13 Bodhi Day 2025
Bodhi Day is celebrated every year on December 8th . This is the sacred day when Prince Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya and became Gautam Buddha . This day reminds us of the Buddha’s teachings, which not only show us the right path to life but also inspire us to never give up.